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Burundi conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 14,390,003 (World Bank, 2025).
Burundi recorded 11 events and 11 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026, roughly unchanged (+10%) from the preceding 90-day period.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 35 events and 38 estimated deaths were recorded in Burundi. That is -36% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 37 and 38. 94% of events were classed as one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths in the same period: 36. Relative to population, that is 2.4 events per million people.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Bujumbura province (7), Buhumuza province (3), Gitega province (1). Together they hold 100% of the period's events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Burundi - Civilians (28 events, 31 estimated deaths).
Displacement from Burundi
Main host countries: United Rep. of Tanzania (136,697), Rwanda (50,774), Dem. Rep. of the Congo (47,099), Uganda (46,726), Kenya (34,585). Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder, 2025 figures.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025
Events in Burundi, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura province | 7 | +250% | 16 | 16 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Buhumuza province | 3 | +200% | 5 | 5 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Gitega province | 1 | -75% | 8 | 8 | 30 Jun 2026 |
15 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2026 | Mugina commune Bujumbura province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Bubanza commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Mugina commune Bujumbura province | FDLR-FOCA vs Civilians One-sided | 1 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Gitega commune Gitega province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Bubanza commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Butihinda commune Buhumuza province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 28 May 2026 | Muyinga commune Buhumuza province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 27 May 2026 | Ntahangwa commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 23 May 2026 | Gisagara commune Buhumuza province | Government of Burundi vs Supporters of CNL State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 14 May 2026 | Cibitoke commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burundi | 29 | 32 |
| Unidentified armed group | 4 | 4 |
| FDLR-FOCA | 1 | 1 |
| Supporters of CNL | 1 | 1 |
| Government of DR Congo | 1 | 1 |
| AFC | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burundi - Civilians | 28 | 31 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 4 | 4 |
| FDLR-FOCA - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| Government of Burundi - Supporters of CNL | 1 | 1 |
| Government of DR Congo (Zaire) - AFC | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 2 | 6% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 33 | 94% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 43 | 43 | |
| 2018 | 60 | 116 | |
| 2019 | 51 | 75 | |
| 2020 | 78 | 145 | |
| 2021 | 50 | 81 | |
| 2022 | 42 | 48 | |
| 2023 | 39 | 125 | |
| 2024 | 50 | 70 | |
| 2025 | 45 | 62 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 24 | 27 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- UNHCR Burundi: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 August 2026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Burundi BVD Ebola preparedness - DREF Operational Update (MDRBI026) ReliefWeb, 2 Sep 2026
- Burundi Food Security Outlook Update (August 2026 - January 2027): Poor harvests and weak incomes to drive Crisis in Northern Lowlands during lean season ReliefWeb, 1 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Rwanda - Burundian Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 July 2026 ReliefWeb, 31 Aug 2026
- Burundi Situation: Population Dashboard - 31 July 2026 ReliefWeb, 28 Aug 2026
- Burundi: The Human Rights Council should further extend the Special Rapporteur’s mandate ReliefWeb, 24 Aug 2026
- WFP Burundi Country Brief August 2026 ReliefWeb, 20 Aug 2026
- Burundi: Five African countries end polio outbreaks ReliefWeb, 19 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Burundi in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 35 organized-violence events in Burundi between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 38 deaths (range 37 to 38).
Is violence in Burundi increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (11) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (10).
Which regions of Burundi are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Bujumbura province (7), Buhumuza province (3), Gitega province (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Burundi?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Burundi (29 events), Unidentified armed group (4 events), FDLR-FOCA (1 events), Supporters of CNL (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Burundi?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Burundi, 94% of events over the last 12 months were one-sided violence against civilians.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Compare: Burundi vs Tanzania · Burundi vs Kenya · Burundi vs Chad · Burundi vs Ghana
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Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.